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Kurdistani Newroz vs. Iranian Nowruz: Conflicting Narratives and Agencies in Kurdistan

OPINION Kurdistani Newroz vs. Iranian Nowruz: Conflicting Narratives and Agencies in Kurdistan Published online by TISHK Center for Kurdistan Studies: 04. April 2024 DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/YAH4U Shojai, Behrooz (2024). Kurdistani Newroz vs. Iranian Nowruz:Conflicting Narratives and Agencies in Kurdistan, TISHK Center for Kurdistan Studies. Kurdistan Agora . https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/YAH4U  [...]

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Kurdistan Agora Blog provides incisive and insightful analysis of the Kurdistan Region and the Kurdish question in the broader context of the Middle East. Our platform aims to foster dialogue among writers and thinkers who grapple with the unique challenges facing the Kurdish nation and contemplate a positive future for this remarkable region.

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